Torodora epicharis

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Torodora epicharis
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Lecithoceridae
Genus: Torodora
Species:
T. epicharis
Binomial name
Torodora epicharis
Park, 2002

Torodora epicharis is a moth in the family Lecithoceridae. It was described by Kyu-Tek Park in 2002. It is found in Thailand.[1]

The wingspan is 14.5–15 mm. The forewings are golden yellow with creamy-white basal and subbasal lines, with golden yellow between them. There are some sparsely scattered blackish scales and also a dark brown spot surrounded by white scales. The antemedial line is S-shaped and creamy white, followed by a golden-yellow area before the postmedian line. The hindwings are yellowish white.

Etymology[edit]

The species name refers to the colour of the forewings and is derived from Greek charis (meaning charming, gracious).[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Savela, Markku (October 30, 2018). "Torodora epicharis Park, 2002". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved November 12, 2019.
  2. ^ Park, K. T. 2002: Taxonomic Review of the Genus Torodora Meyrick in Thailand, with Descriptions of Fifteen New Species (Lepidoptera: Lecithoceridae). Insecta Koreana, 19 (2): 147-166. Full article: [1]